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India’s Wind Capacity Projected to Reach 107 GW by 2030: GWEC Report

The GWEC’s latest report details how India’s installed wind capacity can more than double from 51 GW to 107 GW by 2030, in line with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans (RAP).

August 26, 2025. By Dineshwori

India’s installed wind capacity could more than double from the current 51 GW to 107 GW by 2030, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).

The report, “Wind at the Core: Driving India’s Green Ambitions and International Influence,” was unveiled in New Delhi on August 26 in the presence of Santosh Kumar Sarangi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. It details how India’s installed wind capacity can reach 107 GW by 2030, in line with state-level Resource Adequacy Plans (RAP) - a pivotal step to help India achieve the least cost pathway for a successful energy transition.

Reports from other organisations like NREL, IEA, WRI, and Lawrence Berkeley, suggest even higher wind capacity (121-164 GW) by 2030. Addressing grid concerns, strengthening RPO compliance, and aligning bidding processes with state offtake needs could push installations toward the full potential.

Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi said, “India is executing one of the world’s most ambitious energy transitions — not just to secure our own sustainable future but to shape the global clean energy narrative. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are committed to installing 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, including 100 GW from wind. With wind expected to contribute nearly a quarter of the renewable mix, India is not only building clean energy infrastructure, but we are also building the future. Reports such as this by GWEC play an important role in guiding stakeholders as we work together to position India as a global clean energy leader.”

Girish Tanti, Chairman of GWEC India and the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA), highlighted that the global energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with wind power proving instrumental in driving least-cost energy transitions.

He said, “By 2030, renewables are expected to supply nearly half of global electricity, with wind contributing approximately 20-25 percent. India is poised to mirror this trajectory, doubling its wind capacity to 100 GW and scaling up to 452 GW by 2050. Under Prime Minister Modi's visionary leadership, the sector is receiving the right policy push. Harmonizing policy support to wind and solar can unlock their complementarity, delivering affordable, round-the-clock clean power - positioning India as a global clean energy leader."

Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, emphasised the economic and industrial opportunities, “Scaling India’s wind capacity to over 100 GW by 2030 can unlock economic growth, manufacturing expansion, and wider energy access.

“The report shows wind could add 1,54,000 jobs and play a central role in delivering round-the-clock clean power. Wind energy and economic growth go together, strengthening domestic industry and energy reliability. India, now the world’s 3rd largest wind equipment manufacturing hub, can meet 10 percent of global demand by 2030,” he added.

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